<p><b><span style="font-size:11pt;">Important Application Submission Information</span></b></p>In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025<p></p><h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2><p></p><p>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.</p><p></p><h2><b>Position Summary </b></h2><p></p><p>This role is the Distribution Protection, Automation Control team lead for Carolinas West.  The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work.</p><h2></h2><h2><b>Responsibilities </b></h2><ul><li><p>Primarily programming electronic reclosers for various applications.</p></li><li><p>Involved in supporting reliability initiatives such as event investigation.</p></li><li><p>Serves as a consultant for solar and battery interconnections.</p></li><li><p>Supports automation for self-healing configurations.</p></li><li><p>Interfaces with Transmission relaying on upstream relay coordination.</p></li><li><p>Networks with Standards on developing new protection tools and features.</p></li><li><p>Interfaces with Grid Management on temporary switching for project work.</p></li><li><p>Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.  Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.  Maintains accurate records and files.</p></li><li><p>Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.</p></li><li><p>Coaches and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><h2><b>Required/Basic Qualifications </b></h2><p>Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND/OR a PE </p><p>Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience </p><p>Professional Engineer licensure required (current standing)</p><p>A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree. </p><p></p><h2><b>Desired Qualifications </b></h2><p>• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering</p><p></p><p>#LI-PG1</p><p></p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h2><b>Additional Preferred Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li><p>Skilled in engineering theories and principles.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of Distribution construction and automation standards.</p></li><li><p>Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.  </p></li><li><p>Skilled principles of project management.</p></li><li><p>Experience in the utility industry.</p></li><li><p>Availability for storm response.</p></li><li><p>Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department, including familiarity with Cyme circuit modeling software and AcSELerator Quickset</p></li></ul><p></p><h2></h2><h2>Working Conditions</h2><ul><li><p>Hybrid - Predominantly office environment, with occasional field visits and travel to meetings.</p></li></ul><p></p><h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b><b>Travel Requirements</b></b></p>5-15%<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3><span>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</span></h3>No<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3><span><span><span><span>Represented/Union Position</span></span></span></span></h3>No<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3><span><span><span><span>Visa Sponsored Position</span></span></span></span></h3>No<h3><span><span><span>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</span></span></span></h3><p><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a></p><p><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a></p><p><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a></p>

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Lead Engineer

<p><b><span>Important Application Submission Information</span></b></p>In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025<p></p><h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2><p></p><p>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.</p><p></p><h2><b>Position Summary </b></h2><p></p><p>This role is the Distribution Protection, Automation Control team lead for Carolinas West.&nbsp; The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in&nbsp;engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work.</p><h2></h2><h2><b>Responsibilities </b></h2><ul><li><p>Primarily programming electronic reclosers for various applications.</p></li><li><p>Involved in supporting reliability initiatives such as event investigation.</p></li><li><p>Serves as a consultant for solar and battery interconnections.</p></li><li><p>Supports automation for self-healing configurations.</p></li><li><p>Interfaces with Transmission relaying on upstream relay coordination.</p></li><li><p>Networks with Standards on developing new protection tools and features.</p></li><li><p>Interfaces with Grid Management on temporary switching for project work.</p></li><li><p>Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.&nbsp; Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.&nbsp; Maintains accurate records and files.</p></li><li><p>Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.</p></li><li><p>Coaches and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><h2><b>Required/Basic Qualifications </b></h2><p>Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND/OR a PE&nbsp;</p><p>Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience&nbsp;</p><p>Professional Engineer licensure required&nbsp;(current standing)</p><p>A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.&nbsp;</p><p></p><h2><b>Desired Qualifications </b></h2><p>• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering</p><p></p><p>#LI-PG1</p><p></p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h2><b>Additional Preferred Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li><p>Skilled in engineering theories and principles.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of Distribution construction and automation standards.</p></li><li><p>Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Skilled principles of project management.</p></li><li><p>Experience in the utility industry.</p></li><li><p>Availability for storm response.</p></li><li><p>Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department, including familiarity with Cyme circuit modeling software and AcSELerator Quickset</p></li></ul><p></p><h2></h2><h2>Working Conditions</h2><ul><li><p>Hybrid - Predominantly office environment, with occasional field visits and travel to meetings.</p></li></ul><p></p><h2></h2><p></p><p><b><b>Travel Requirements</b></b></p>5-15%<p></p><h3><span>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</span></h3>No<p></p><h3><span><span><span><span>Represented/Union Position</span></span></span></span></h3>No<p></p><h3><span><span><span><span>Visa Sponsored Position</span></span></span></span></h3>No<h3><span><span><span>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</span></span></span></h3><p><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a></p><p><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a></p><p><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a></p>

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